NEW, 100% FREE TUITION AND FEES scholarship offered to qualifying incoming students for the 2022-2023 admission cycle! The scholarship is available on an annual merit-based renewal, meaning qualified incoming and current students may receive the scholarship each year of the program. No additional application is required.

Tuition costs are the same for in-state and out-of-state pharmacy students!

No PCAT required.
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NEW, 100% FREE TUITION AND FEES scholarship offered to qualifying incoming students for the 2022-2023 admission cycle! The scholarship is available on an annual merit-based renewal, meaning qualified incoming and current students may receive the scholarship each year of the program. No additional application is required.

Tuition costs are the same for in-state and out-of-state pharmacy students!

No PCAT required.
Office of Student Affairs
3900 University Blvd WTB 120
Tyler
Texas
75799-6600
United States
Texas
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2023
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
None
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* 4
Not Required
Yes
Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
Yes

Last Entering Class

25
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

No
No
Yes

Program Description

The Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy is located on The University of Texas at Tyler campus in the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas. We are housed in W.T. Brookshire Hall, which was designed to incorporate collaborative learning and student-centered study areas throughout the building. Our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) curriculum uses team-based learning as the primary teaching method to integrate the foundational and clinical sciences as well as develop our students' critical thinking skills.

We have a NEW, 100% FREE TUITION AND FEES scholarship offered to incoming pharmacy students who meet certain GPA requirements. The scholarship is available on an annual merit-based renewal, so incoming and current students may qualify for the award each year in the program, and no additional application is required. Qualifications for incoming Pharm.D. candidate students to meet are:
Minimum 3.5 science/math GPA
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
All other requirements of admission

Our student pharmacists are trained to deliver the highest quality patient-centered care in a robust interprofessional collaborative practice environment alongside medical, nursing, and other student groups throughout the Pharm.D. program. Additionally, our students begin introductory pharmacy practice experiences in the very first semester of the curriculum, making us the only institution in Texas to offer this earliest opportunity for patient care.

Vision/Mission: The University of Texas at Tyle Fisch College of Pharmacy strives to be a preeminent college of pharmacy that fosters leaders in pharmacy practice, education, scholarship, and public service to care for rural and other underserved populations. We accomplish this vision through our mission of advancing public health and wellness in East Texas and beyond through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy education, scholarship and advocacy.

Pharm.D. Curriculum: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/curriculum.php
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.5
N/A
GPA (cumulative) = 2.5 or above
GPA (science/math) = 2.5 or above
GPA calculations are calculated using a four-point scale and include the following: all college coursework from accredited U.S. and foreign institutions, dual-credit coursework, Advanced Placement courses, College-Level Examination Program, and the International Baccalaureate Program.
Original and repeated grades are included in calculations, when applicable.
Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
60
36
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry Chemistry I (inorganic) with lab 4
Chemistry Chemistry II (inorganic) with lab 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I with lab for science majors 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II with lab for science majors 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Fundamentals of Speech 3
Microbiology Microbiology with lab for science majors 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II with lab 4
Math Calculus I 3
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab 4
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab 4
May 31, 2023 unless approval for summer coursework obtained from the Office of Student Affairs
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Not sure at this time
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
PHARMACY PREREQUISITES
* Pharmacy prerequisites: All prerequisite coursework must be completed by end of Spring term prior to Fall admission. Requests for summer coursework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Student Affairs.
* Prerequisite Coursework: Check specific requirements and maximum allowable time elapsed since course at: http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.php
* Exemption Requests: http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.php

TEXAS CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
* The Texas Core Curriculum describes the general education requirements for all college students in Texas. Applicants who already have/will have a bachelor's degree (or higher) prior to entering the Pharm.D. program are not required to complete the Texas Core Curriculum. Additional information on the Texas Core Curriculum and specific coursework are available at http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/core.php.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
The Supplemental Application is embedded into PharmCAS as a section called "Additional Questions". If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at pharmacyadmissions@uttyler.edu.
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Not Required or Considered
N/A
No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Three (3)
  • Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Three letters of reference must be sent to PharmCAS by the application deadline, preferably with application submission. Letters from pharmacists with whom the candidate has had a working relationship, current and past work supervisors, and/or college faculty are strongly encouraged. Letters from family, friends, and business acquaintances will not be considered for admissions purposes.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
International applicants are considered to be those candidates who are not US citizens and not lawful permanent residents. International applicants may be considered for admission and may have additional requirements. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) requires all pharmacy students to submit a Social Security Number (SSN) when applying for their pharmacy intern license. Social security numbers are available to all US citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and aliens who are authorized to work in the US. In order to obtain an SSN, the international applicant must be able to work within the US when the first professional year starts. Applicants with an F or J visa may be considered for admission to the Pharm.D. program. Applicants must also be eligible to work within the US and obtain a Social Security Number.
Yes
International students may be required to provide evidence of English proficiency. The TOEFL (or other assessments) must be completed within 2 years of expected entry into the program. See http://www.uttyler.edu/graduate/intl/intl-admissions/intl-proof-of-english-proficiency.php for more information regarding the TOEFL and other English Proficiency Assessments.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes

Interviews

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes
The Fisch College of Pharmacy interview process consists of a brief math and writing assessment, time with current faculty and students, a "virtual tour" of the building, and interview questions asked in the Multiple Mini-Interview format.
For more information please visit: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
The admissions deposit is $200. When students start the PharmD program, the admissions deposit is applied to their first tuition bill.
2023-08-21
Participation in JumpStart during the summer before matriculation is expected for incoming students. Required orientation programming occurs the week prior to the start of classes for all PharmD students. CPR certification is provided during orientation.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes